Ayam Goreng: Classic Indonesian Fried Chicken

Method9 steps · about 1 hr 20 min

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   Step 1: Using a food processor or blender, blend the chopped garlic (4 cloves), shallots (4), candlenut (2), galangal (3 cm), turmeric (2 cm), ginger (2 cm) and the whole coriander (1 tsp), and the ¼ cup of water, into a smooth paste.

   Uses 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped · 4 shallots, peeled and chopped · 2 candlenuts, chopped · 3 cm fresh galangal, peeled and chopped · 2 cm fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped · 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled and chopped · 1 tsp whole coriander · ¼ cup water

   
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   Step 2: Put the chicken (1/2) in a cooking pan, then pour the paste all over the chicken.

   Uses 1/2 chicken, cut into portions · Prepared classic ayam goreng spice paste

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Add Salt (to taste) and sugar (1 pinch).

   Uses Chicken coated with spice paste · Salt to taste · 1 pinch sugar

4. 4

   Step 4: Mix the chicken and spices thoroughly. Put the knotted lemongrass (2 stalks) stalks beneath the chicken and the salam leaf between the pieces. Refrigerate for fifteen minutes to marinate.

   Marinate seasoned chicken · 15 minUses Seasoned chicken and spice paste · 2 stalks lemongrass, use only the white parts, bruised, knotted · 1 Indonesian bay leaf (salam)

   
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   Step 5: Cover the pan and cook the chicken on medium heat until it boils. Lower the heat.

   Uses Marinated chicken with spices and herbs

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   Step 6: Simmer for about fifteen minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and cook for another fifteen minutes until the liquid evaporates and the chicken is cooked through; check 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part, avoiding bone. Continue cooking if needed, then turn off the heat.

   Simmer fifteen minutes covered, then fifteen uncovered · 30 minUses Covered simmering chicken and spices

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   Step 7: Rest the cooked chicken briefly before frying. If preparing ahead, refrigerate the cooked chicken promptly and fry later.

   Uses Cooked braised chicken

   
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   Step 8: When you are ready to fry it, heat enough vegetable oil in a frying pan, on medium heat. Deep-fry the chicken until it turns golden-brown.

   Uses Vegetable oil as needed for deep frying · Rested cooked chicken

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   Step 9: Enjoy the fried chicken with sambal or if you prefer, a piece of bread.

   Uses Golden fried ayam goreng